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Ben Foster

Ben Foster is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Ben Foster is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He retired from professional football in 2023.

Early life and youth career

Foster grew up in Warwickshire and came through the youth system at Racing Club Warwick. He began his senior career in English football before moving into higher divisions.

Club career

He played for several English clubs, including Manchester United, Watford, Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion, and Wrexham. His most established periods came after he became a regular starter at Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion.

International career and retirement

Foster was capped by England as a goalkeeper during the late 2000s and early 2010s. He announced the end of his professional career in 2023, having built a long career in the Premier League and other English leagues.

In short

  • Born in Leamington Spa on 3 April 1983.
  • Played as a goalkeeper for several Premier League clubs.
  • Represented England at senior international level.
  • Retired from professional football in 2023.

Quick questions

Who is Ben Foster?
Ben Foster is an English former professional football goalkeeper best known for his Premier League and England career.
What position did Ben Foster play?
He played as a goalkeeper.
Which clubs did Ben Foster play for?
His senior clubs included Stoke City, Manchester United, Watford, Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion and Wrexham.

Sources

  1. Simple English Wikipediahttps://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Foster_(footballer)
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, retired status, Premier League save record.
  2. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/22777/ben-foster
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position.
  3. Premier Leaguehttps://www.premierleague.com/en/players/9089/ben-foster/overview
    Supports: Nationality, birth date, appearances, player profile.
  4. Transfermarkthttps://www.transfermarkt.us/ben-foster/profil/spieler/13572
    Supports: Full name, birth date, place of birth, height, position, retirement status.